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World Federation for Hospital Sterilization Sciences is a world-wide community for hospital sterile supply staff members and industry's professionals

03/11/2026

💙 The Strength of Our Global Community

At WFHSS, our greatest strength has always been the people who bring our international community to life and keep us united.

Beyond borders, cultures, and professional achievements, we are connected by friendship, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to advancing sterilization sciences and patient safety.

The recent loss of our dear colleague and friend, Damien Berg, has reminded us just how deep and meaningful these connections truly are.

Damien strongly believed in collaboration, education, and the importance of bringing people together. His legacy will continue to inspire the way we support one another and work to strengthen our global community.

As we move forward, we do so with gratitude for those who have helped shape our history and with a renewed commitment to the values we share.

Together, we will keep his legacy alive. Together, we will continue building the future. 💙

31/10/2026

In Loving Memory of Damien Berg 🕊️
On behalf of the World Federation for Hospital Sterilization Sciences (WFHSS) Executive Committee and our members across the globe, it is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and WFHSS Secretary, Damien Berg.

Damien was far more than a dedicated Secretary and respected leader within our profession. He was a genuinely wonderful person, a valued colleague and a great friend to so many of us.

His passion, commitment and contributions to WFHSS and the wider sterilisation community have left a lasting impact. At just 51 years of age, he has been taken from us far too soon.

Our hearts go out especially to Shannon, Damien’s family and loved ones, and to all our friends and colleagues at HSPA during this incredibly difficult time.

We hope they find some comfort in knowing just how much Damien was loved, respected and appreciated by so many people around the world.

Rest in peace, Damien. You will be deeply missed, both as a colleague and, more importantly, as a friend.

Harry Oussoren
President, WFHSS
On behalf of the WFHSS Executive Committee and our global membership

25/10/2026

🌍🇷🇸 WFHSS Congress 2026 Belgrade, Serbia

✨ Closing Ceremony A Celebration of Unity, Knowledge, and Global Collaboration

After an extraordinary journey of scientific exchange, innovation, and international friendship, the WFHSS Congress 2026 in Belgrade has come to an inspiring close.

💙 The closing ceremony was a special moment of gratitude, emotion, and celebration, recognizing the dedication of the Serbian Organizing Committee, our speakers, industry partners and exhibitors, volunteers, and every participant who contributed to the success of this remarkable

🌐 One of the most symbolic moments was the handover of the WFHSS flag, representing the continuity of our mission, the strength of our global community, and the promise of new opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together.

🇷🇸 Thank you, Serbia, for your warm hospitality, outstanding organization, and unforgettable memories!

As the WFHSS flag continues its journey, so does our shared commitment to advancing sterilization sciences and protecting patient safety worldwide.

✨ The congress may be over, but the connections, inspiration, and knowledge we take home will continue to make a difference.

🇹🇭 And our journey continues! See you in Bangkok, Thailand, November 10 - 13 November 2027, for the next WFHSS Congress!

💙 One global community. One shared mission. A safer future for every patient.

25/10/2026

🌍🇷🇸 WFHSS Congress 2026 Belgrade, Serbia

🚀 Session 9 FUTURE: Shaping the Next Generation of Sterile Processing

The final scientific session of the WFHSS Congress 2026 focused on the future of sterile processing, exploring innovation, intelligent governance, sustainability, and emerging challenges across healthcare systems.

🎤 Moderated by Tillo Miorini (Austria) and Vesna Mioljević (Serbia), the session featured two forward-looking presentations:

🔹 Felixberto Gacias (UAE) The G-SSIF Framework: Strengthening sterile processing productivity through governance intelligence, sustainability, and AI-ready CSSD systems.

🔹 Nanthipha Sirijindadirat (Thailand) Opportunities and challenges in CSSDs in Thailand, highlighting perspectives on the evolving needs of sterile processing services.

💙 The future of sterile processing is not only about technology. It is about people, leadership, innovation, and our shared commitment to patient safety.

At WFHSS, we believe that international collaboration and the exchange of knowledge are essential to preparing our profession for tomorrow’s challenges.

🌐 Together, we are shaping the future of sterilization sciences and building safer healthcare systems worldwide.

25/10/2026

🌍🇷🇸 WFHSS Congress 2026 | Belgrade, Serbia

🔬 Session 8 From Challenges to Solutions: Advancing Sterile Processing Practices

An inspiring final scientific session at the WFHSS Congress 2026, bringing together international perspectives on leadership, practical challenges, and innovation in sterile processing.

🎤 Moderated by Patricia Gutiérrez (Chile) and Snežana Jovanović (Serbia), the session featured three insightful presentations:

🔹 Tom Pereboom (The Netherlands) Expert in Sterile Medical Devices versus CSSD Manager: Exploring the Dutch model and professional responsibilities.

🔹 Atila Nozari (Canada)The IFU Reality Gap: Why reprocessing instructions fail in practice and what needs to change.

🔹 Mette Hald Clausen & Diana Axelsen (Denmark) Inside the start-up of a new CSSD: Lessons learned during the first year of operation.

💙 Three different perspectives, one shared commitment: improving sterile processing practices and strengthening patient safety worldwide.

At WFHSS, we believe that international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and real-world experiences are essential to building stronger, safer, and more resilient CSSDs.

🌐 Together, we turn challenges into opportunities for learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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Atila Nozari, PhD, PMP®
Tom Pereboom
Patricia Gutierrez Alegría

22/10/2026

🌍♻️ SESSION 4 GREEN – WFHSS 2026 🇷🇸

💚 A greener future for sterilization sciences!

Today in Belgrade, we explored how CSSDs can reduce their environmental impact without compromising patient safety.

🎤 Moderated by Cinthia Vera Fuentes and Vesna Šuljagić, with inspiring presentations from:

💧 Xin Zhao 🇨🇳 – Water conservation

🌍 Withaya Chanchai 🇹🇭 – Carbon footprint

♻️ Gerhard Kirmse 🇩🇪 – Sustainability in CSSDs

🌱 Small actions, global impact!

Together, we advance toward safer and more sustainable sterilization practices.

22/10/2026

🇷🇸🌍 WFHSS Congress 2026 | Belgrade

🔬 Session 3: Cleaning & Disinfection

Advancing science and innovation for safer medical device reprocessing!

🎤 Moderated by Hervé Ney and Aleksandar Simić, featuring international experts:

🇪🇸 Elena Samper Andreu – Robotic instrument cleaning

🇨🇱 Matias Pilasi – Detergent cleaning performance

🇺🇸 Kevin Anderson – Borescope inspection

💙 Effective cleaning is the foundation of patient safety!

🌍 Sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and advancing sterilization sciences together!

22/10/2026

🌍🔬 WFHSS Congress 2026 | Session 2: Flexible Endoscopes

🇷🇸 Advancing Science, Strengthening Patient Safety!

The second scientific session of the WFHSS Congress in Belgrade focuses on one of the most critical challenges in medical device reprocessing: flexible endoscopes and biofilm management.

🎤 Two outstanding international experts share their knowledge:

🇫🇷 Suzy Bulot (France) – Evaluating low-temperature sterilization against mature biofilms using an endoscope model.

🇩🇪 Ulrike Beilenhoff (Germany) – Exploring the flush-brush-flush method for effective endoscope cleaning.

🎙️ Moderated by Harry Oussoren and Nataša Mazić.

💙 Because effective cleaning, scientific evidence, and continuous innovation are essential to safe endoscope reprocessing.

What are the greatest challenges in flexible endoscope reprocessing in your country? 🌎

22/10/2026

🇷🇸🌍 WFHSS Congress 2026 | Belgrade, Serbia

Sharing Experiences, Strengthening Global Collaboration!

The first scientific session of the WFHSS Congress 2026 has officially begun!

Under the theme “Regional Experience,” colleagues from Serbia and Slovenia shared valuable perspectives on the organization of Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSDs), collaboration with clinical teams, and experiences in hospital sterilization services.

👏 Congratulations to our speakers Milan Kajtez, Mile Jakišić, and Tanja Pristavec, and special thanks to our moderators Harry Oussoren and Vesna Mioljević.

🌍 Every experience shared is an opportunity to learn, inspire innovation, and strengthen our global commitment to patient safety.

💙 Different countries, shared experiences, one common mission: safer patient care.

22/10/2026

🇷🇸🌍 A Warm Serbian Welcome at WFHSS 2026!

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Vesna Mioljević, President, and Dr. Nataša Mazić, Vice President of the Association for Sterilization and Disinfection of Serbia (ASDS), for their wonderful welcome and warm hospitality in Belgrade.

Behind every great international congress are dedicated people whose leadership, passion, and commitment bring our global community together.

Your kindness and extraordinary efforts have made us feel truly welcome in Serbia.

💙 Thank you, dear Vesna and Nataša, for reminding us that beyond science, it is friendship and collaboration that make our international community stronger.

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